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Faith/Mission May 15, 2025
Rhonda Mercs appointed as executive director of the Center for Catholic Education

Mercs brings extensive experience collaborating with Catholic schools and an intimate knowledge of the Center's mission and programs.

News May 12, 2025
2025 Annual Awards

The School of Education and Health Sciences gives out a number of awards each year to students, faculty and staff. Here is a list of the 2025 award winners.

News April 08, 2025
UD teacher education earns an A+ in elementary math teacher preparation
The teacher education program at the University of Dayton has received an A+ on the 2025 National Council on Teacher Quality ratings for elementary math instruction, one of just five programs in Ohio to do so.
Faith/Mission April 03, 2025
Celebrating Catholic Educators in Ohio

The annual Lumen Fidei award honors outstanding Catholic educators across the state. This year's winners are Dr. Matthew Fletcher for Lumen Fidei and Moira Rodriguez as the inaugural Rising Star.

Campus and Community March 20, 2025
Molly Bruggeman selected for the 2025 Doris Drees Speaker Series

The champion rower and Olympian will be the guest speaker for the health and sport science annual student awards.

March 17, 2025
Erma Bombeck Spirit Week: A Celebration of Kindness, Humor, Creativity, and Family

The Bombeck Family Learning Center recently celebrated its first Erma Bombeck Spirit Week to celebrate the life and legacy of Erma Bombeck, the humorist and writer, and advocate for family and community.

Sustainability March 03, 2025
From Trash to Treasure

The Bombeck Family Learning Center hosted the From Trash to Treasure Recycled Art Show in January, a celebration of creativity, sustainability and community.

Health February 20, 2025
UD Receives Additional Funding to Support Clinical Mental Health Students

Ohio's Great Minds Fellowship Program is simultaneously helping clinical mental health counseling students defray the costs of grad school while addressing mental health workforce shortages.

Teacher Education February 11, 2025
Understanding Attention

Carly Olson '27 uses Johann Hari's Stolen Focus to break down the different levels of attention, and reflect on how it is helping her discern her vocation.

Faculty February 06, 2025
Dietetics faculty member receives two prestigious awards

Assistant clinical professor Rebecca Gonter-Dray was recognized as the 2025 Outstanding Dietetics Educator for the Ohio chapter of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and also for the north central region of the national organization.